The Press and Registration of Books Act of 1867 aimed to regulate printing presses and newspapers in India. It required printers and publishers to register with local magistrates and provide key information about publications like titles, languages, and locations. It also mandated that printers submit copies of publications to public libraries. The Act was amended in 1955 to establish the Registrar of Newspapers for India, which verifies new publication titles, issues registration certificates, and allocates resources to registered newspapers. Violations of the Act, such as publishing without registration or providing false information, can result in fines and imprisonment.

1. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF
BOOKS ACT,1867
PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF
BOOKS ACT,1867

2. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
-OBJECTIVE
PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
-OBJECTIVE
1.Is to secure information relating to the printing
establishment and their publications
2. To regulate printing press and newspapers.
3.To preserve and register copies of every book
and newspaper printed in India
4.To prevent publication of anonymous literature.
1.Is to secure information relating to the printing
establishment and their publications
2. To regulate printing press and newspapers.
3.To preserve and register copies of every book
and newspaper printed in India
4.To prevent publication of anonymous literature.

3. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACTPRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
1.In this act ,unless there shall be something repugnant in the subject or context
a. Newspapers means any printed periodical work containing public news or
comments or public views.
b. The editor means a person who controls the selection of the matter that is
published in a newspaper.
c. Book’ is a printed publication and includes every volume ,part or division of a
volume and pamphlet in any language and every sheet of music , map, chart or
plan separately printed.
d. Press Registrar means the registrar of newspapers for India appointed by the
Central Govt. under sec 19(A)and includes any other persons appointed by the
Central govt to perform all or any of the functions of the registrar.
1.In this act ,unless there shall be something repugnant in the subject or context
a. Newspapers means any printed periodical work containing public news or
comments or public views.
b. The editor means a person who controls the selection of the matter that is
published in a newspaper.
c. Book’ is a printed publication and includes every volume ,part or division of a
volume and pamphlet in any language and every sheet of music , map, chart or
plan separately printed.
d. Press Registrar means the registrar of newspapers for India appointed by the
Central Govt. under sec 19(A)and includes any other persons appointed by the
Central govt to perform all or any of the functions of the registrar.

4. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACTPRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
Every owner of the Press (for printing books , newspapers , periodicals and
papers etc) must make a declaration before the district/metropolitan/Sub
divisional magistrate of that area.
Printer and Publisher of every newspaper subscribe a declaration before the
concerned District/Metropolitan/Sub divisional Magistrate.
 Every book ,paper or newspaper shall print the name of the editor, printer
,publisher, address of printing place and place of publication.
If the language ,ownership or place of printing or publishing is changed ,a new
declaration shall be necessary.
Every printer shall deliver copies of the book , newspaper or periodical with a
memorandum containing the title page ,lang, periodicity and all related
information to the public library ,free at his cost.(WB –Registrar of Publications,
Bhawani Bhavan)
Every owner of the Press (for printing books , newspapers , periodicals and
papers etc) must make a declaration before the district/metropolitan/Sub
divisional magistrate of that area.
Printer and Publisher of every newspaper subscribe a declaration before the
concerned District/Metropolitan/Sub divisional Magistrate.
 Every book ,paper or newspaper shall print the name of the editor, printer
,publisher, address of printing place and place of publication.
If the language ,ownership or place of printing or publishing is changed ,a new
declaration shall be necessary.
Every printer shall deliver copies of the book , newspaper or periodical with a
memorandum containing the title page ,lang, periodicity and all related
information to the public library ,free at his cost.(WB –Registrar of Publications,
Bhawani Bhavan)

5. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACTPRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
If a printer or the publisher who shall have made such a declaration leave
India for a period exceeding 90 days or is rendered incapable of carrying out his
duties for a period exceeding 90 days in circumstances not involving the
vacation of his appointment ,a new declaration shall be necessary.
If any person ceases to be the printer or publisher of the newspaper
mentioned in such declaration he shall appear before any
district/metropolitan/sub divisional magistrate and make and subscribe in
duplicate a declaration likewise.
If any person whose name has appeared as a editor on a copy of a
newspaper ,claims that he was not the editor of the issue he may within 2 weeks
of his becoming aware that his name has been so published appear before the
district , metropolitan or sub divisional magistrate , who after requisite enquiry
shall certify accordingly the person not to be responsible for that issue.
If a printer or the publisher who shall have made such a declaration leave
India for a period exceeding 90 days or is rendered incapable of carrying out his
duties for a period exceeding 90 days in circumstances not involving the
vacation of his appointment ,a new declaration shall be necessary.
If any person ceases to be the printer or publisher of the newspaper
mentioned in such declaration he shall appear before any
district/metropolitan/sub divisional magistrate and make and subscribe in
duplicate a declaration likewise.
If any person whose name has appeared as a editor on a copy of a
newspaper ,claims that he was not the editor of the issue he may within 2 weeks
of his becoming aware that his name has been so published appear before the
district , metropolitan or sub divisional magistrate , who after requisite enquiry
shall certify accordingly the person not to be responsible for that issue.

6. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACTPRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
In 1955 Sec 19(A) was inserted in this act.According to the provisions of this
section of the central government created an office and a post of Registrar of
Newspapers for India (RNI) at New Delhi.
The functions of RNI are to:
a.Verify titles of new newspapers (daily periodicals),magazines on the basis of
applications.
b.Allot registration numbers and issue certificate to the papers,magazines etc.
c.Issue revised certificates and duplicate registration certificates (as and when
necessary)
d.Verify the claim of circulation of the paper.
e.Receive annual statement from registered papers of India compile those and
publish an annual report for submission to the government.
f.Allocate Newsprint to newspapers.
g.Help the papers in import of printing/composing machines and allied
machinery
In 1955 Sec 19(A) was inserted in this act.According to the provisions of this
section of the central government created an office and a post of Registrar of
Newspapers for India (RNI) at New Delhi.
The functions of RNI are to:
a.Verify titles of new newspapers (daily periodicals),magazines on the basis of
applications.
b.Allot registration numbers and issue certificate to the papers,magazines etc.
c.Issue revised certificates and duplicate registration certificates (as and when
necessary)
d.Verify the claim of circulation of the paper.
e.Receive annual statement from registered papers of India compile those and
publish an annual report for submission to the government.
f.Allocate Newsprint to newspapers.
g.Help the papers in import of printing/composing machines and allied
machinery

7. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACTPRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT
PENALTIES :
Who ever shall print or publish or keep in his possession any book or paper
otherwise than in conformity with the rule be punished by fine not exceeding
Rs.2000or by simple imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or by
both.
Any person who shall in making a declaration make a statement which is false
Shall be punished by a fine of Rs.2000 and an imprisonment not exceeding 6
months.
When the offence is committed in relation to a newspaper the magistrate may
also cancel the declaration.
If any printer/publisher in India neglects to deliver copies of the same in
compliance with the law ,he shall on complaint of the officer to whom copies
should have been delivered or any other person authorized by that officer in his
behalf ,be punishable with a fine which may extend to fifty rupees for every
default.
PENALTIES :
Who ever shall print or publish or keep in his possession any book or paper
otherwise than in conformity with the rule be punished by fine not exceeding
Rs.2000or by simple imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or by
both.
Any person who shall in making a declaration make a statement which is false
Shall be punished by a fine of Rs.2000 and an imprisonment not exceeding 6
months.
When the offence is committed in relation to a newspaper the magistrate may
also cancel the declaration.
If any printer/publisher in India neglects to deliver copies of the same in
compliance with the law ,he shall on complaint of the officer to whom copies
should have been delivered or any other person authorized by that officer in his
behalf ,be punishable with a fine which may extend to fifty rupees for every
default.

8. PRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACTPRESS AND REGISTRATION OF BOOKS ACT